What Were They Thinking When They Order This?

[67valiant 100]

As the title states: :icon_pidu::icon_geek::VB toast::clapsarcastic:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Unique-Newport-Convertible-manual-column-shift-3-sp-/330576200490?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item4cf7e0832a#ht_1338wt_1063


1970 Chrysler Newport Convertible – 3-speed manual column shift – Unique

VIN – CE27L0C219440
Current Virginia registration
Color code: X93W
383 cubic inch w/2bl
This fuselage-bodied Chrysler convertible was special ordered at Fairfax Chrysler/Plymouth, Fairfax, Virginia in March of 1970 by the original owner. It is uniquely configured and fully documented. The original owner told me that it was important that he have a car that was both easy to service and versatile. This 1970 383 big block convertible is not for everyone. It requires a strong but sensitive hand to drive well. It’s heavy in confined environments. It was purchased for a rural environment where it runs well on open highways. The congestion of San Francisco makes it a chore to drive. Significant repairs will be needed in the future. The odometer shows 34K miles which represents either 134K or 234K miles. In either case although many repairs have been made, more will be needed. For example, there is significant rust in the rear quarter panels and trunk floor. All said this vehicle is a rush due to its engaged driving style, amazing color scheme and set of options.

Learn more about the fuselage design: http://www.fuselage.de/

See all of the photos here: https://picasaweb.google.com/kip.darcy/1970ChryslerNewportConvertible3SpeedColumnShift#

Features:
- Formal black w/saddle and white convertible top
- Three speed column shift
- No power brakes
- No power steering
- Bucket seats
- Power seat and windows (all windows work, seat does not – all the way back)
- Rim-blow steering wheel
- Radio delete

Full documentation includes:
- Original order
- Window sticker
- Dealer order book (all options)
- Dealer brochure
- Owner’s manual
- Recent service receipts

Recent repairs:
- New convertible hydraulics/cylinders
- New top motor
- New convertible top
o Electron
o Correct crush grain (al lot of folks put the wrong grain on MOPARs of this era)
o Glass rear window
o New well
- All new brakes
- New gas tank
- New carpets
- Repaired seats w/original matching vinyl from SMS
- Original style of poly-belt tires
- New power window motor – driver’s side

Caveats:
- Rust in the rear quarters
- Rusted trunk floor – see photos
- Was involved in an accident – year unknown – where the car hit a sand barrel on the Washington DC beltway – replacement fender and frame horn repair – front passenger side
- One repaint in original color
- Rusted bumpers
- Driven extensively on gravel roads – all undersurfaces are pinged
- Sunburned interior – dash, headrests, arm rests
- Missing some of clips for the top cover
- Aftermarket radio – original owner-installed
- CB radio
- Whip antenna mount
- Trailer hitch

This car deserves to be preserved and/or restored. You will never see this combination of color and options again. It’s a just too wonderfully odd!
Contact me to learn more;
408-655-0152
[email protected]


1970 Chrysler Newport $8,500

 

[67valiant 100]

Definitely a 1 of 1 car. I'd love to have this to go along side are restored 70' Newport Convertible :love7:

 

[detmatt]

Definitely an odd ball because of the options, but I do love it.

 

[polara71]

$4576 was the original selling price...I find it interesting that my 70 Polara convertible cost a couple hundred more new and it has a lot less options.


LOOK, he traded in a 61 Chrysler convertible, the original owner knew what he wanted...which is why this is ordered the way it is I guess. I love it.

It needs to be restored

 

[Big Blue]

That is a neat old car. The seller was amazingly honest.

Do you suppose the chucks and pants come with the car? :icon_lol:

 

[commando1]

What Were They Thinking When They Ordered This?

Me.
:toothy12:

 

[300rag]

Me.
:toothy12:

"That's all I can fits and I can't fits no more" :toothy4:

 

[polara71]

"That's all I can fits and I can't fits no more" :toothy4:

:rolling:.........................:busted:

 

[commando1]

 

[300rag]

You gonna store it out west? That picture definitely is not in that green state of Florida!

 

[commando1]

You gonna store it out west? That picture definitely is not in that green state of Florida!

Here. happy now?

 

[300rag]

Here. happy now?

:app::app::app:

Thank god for photoshop. So now that you have storage close to home, when you gonna buy it?

 

[polara71]

Now were talkin'.

 

[ayilar]

For anyone interested in pics of CE27L0C219440, this site has a record of the original ad. Here are some for records. @Carmine, what do you think

 

[rapidtrans]

And certainly not a company car.
By 70 ps and auto in a C body were minimum mandatory options.

 

[commando1]

New convertible top o Electron o Correct crush grain (a lot of folks put the wrong grain on MOPARs of this era) o Glass rear window o New well

@polara71@ /\ /\


Also this:
1970 Chrysler Newport Convertible – 3-speed manual column shift – Unique for sale in Flint, Michigan, United States for sale: photos, technical specifications, description

Caveats: - Rust in the rear quarters - Rusted trunk floor – see photos - Was involved in an accident – year unknown – where the car hit a sand barrel on the Washington DC beltway – replacement fender and frame horn repair – front passenger side - One repaint in original color - Rusted bumpers - Driven extensively on gravel roads – all undersurfaces are pinged - Sunburned interior – dash. headrests. arm rests - Missing some of clips for the top cover - Aftermarket radio – original owner-installed - CB radio - Whip antenna mount - Trailer hitch This car deserves to be[/QUOTE Pics

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Sunburned interior?

 

[330dTA]

Thank you, @ayilar, for posting those photos. This car deserves to be shown. It is such a rare beast, and a testament to the special order procedure, which lamentably exists no more.

 

[ayilar]

Here are is a pic that the second owner shared with me, showing the white top. The car was sold to Pennsylvania in 2011.

 

[polarus]

Manual steering with a rimblow wheel, you wont be sneaking up on anybody. I miss the days when you could custom order your car.

 

[polara71]

Here are is a pic that the second owner shared with me, showing the white top. The car was sold to Pennsylvania in 2011.

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Looks white to me ...